Chinese Entertainment 2017: Starting from the Top Writers

Chapter 395: Lin Li's suggestions and unique punishments

The theater was packed with people.

Lin Li glanced over occasionally and saw some familiar faces.

In addition to Zhang Yaqin, who gained considerable popularity for her role in Feng Quan, there are also Yuan Yuxuan, who once participated in the recording of the Freshman College Season with Sister Meng, Wang Yiting, who had starred in Anle Zhuan with Yuan Shikong and Reba, and so on.

I have to complain that there are indeed not many memorable students from the Shanghai Theatre Academy in recent years.

Speaking of which, Xu Zheng, whom I met during the recording of "Longing for Life" some time ago, is also one of the representative figures who graduated from the Shanghai Theatre Academy.

The people present could naturally feel Lin Li's scrutiny. Men and women alike stopped playing around, held their heads high, and tried to show their best side.

Whether girls have their hair tied in a ponytail, a bun, or let their hair down, they all do almost the same action.

Just take the hair along the ear that is facing the ears, and use your hands to gather the hair behind the ear.

So that your profile looks better.

In fact, the difference between social people and students can be more or less seen here.

If there were some actors who wanted to stand out in the circle, similar to the last Scream Night or Starlight Awards, they might have come to get close to Lin Li by now, risking being considered as fawning.

As the old saying goes, opportunities come to those who are prepared.

What if Teacher Nanxun takes a fancy to me?

How do you know if you have a chance if you don’t try?
But students are still relatively young and at most they just want to show off their image. Seeing so many college leaders present, they dare not act rashly.

After all, no one wants to be labeled as being eager for quick success and instant benefits by classmates.

"Humph!"

Looking at the many familiar or unfamiliar faces facing Lin Li's gorgeous appearance, Tian Xiwei and Wang Churan both hummed in dissatisfaction.

After noticing each other's actions, they both turned their heads away.

"Teacher Nanxun, the students are ready, how about we get started?"

A student came up and whispered something to Huang Changyong, then he looked at Lin Li and said.

"No problem, I've been looking forward to it for a long time."

Lin Li smiled and agreed readily.

Then, as the lights in the theater dimmed and the stage lights came on, the discussions in the audience gradually subsided and the performance officially began.

The stage is a proscenium structure with 40 CNC variable frequency hoists. The lighting and sound control are controlled by international and domestic advanced digital equipment. It is equipped with spacious left and right sub-stages. As the curtain slowly opens, the stage lights begin to shine, and the scene on the stage is clearly reflected in the eyes of everyone in the venue.

The Taming of the Shrew is a Peking opera adapted from Shakespeare's play of the same name. Huang Changyong introduced earlier that this performance was a collaboration between students from the Chinese Opera Academy and the Performance Department.

The story of Shakespeare's Taming of the Shrew can be divided into three parts: the tinker is tricked and forced to believe that he is a nobleman, the shrew is tamed and becomes a loyal wife, and a pair of lovers become a couple with the help of a clever servant.

The Peking Opera Taming of the Shrew tells the story of the fierce woman Yan Daqiao and Ruth, who conquered and were conquered, and finally had a happy marriage.

The play explores themes such as gender relations and the value of love and money from a deliberately contemporary perspective, using the rich routines of Peking Opera to present the light-hearted and humorous style of Shakespeare's plays.

"From the scriptwriting to the singing and music writing, the percussion design to the music production of the whole play, to the costume design team, the stage design team and the lighting design team, all of them are from Shanghai Theatre Academy. We strive to make the Peking Opera art more dramatic."

During a break in watching, Huang Changyong introduced it to Lin Li in a low voice with a complacent look.

"Well, it can be seen that you are really attentive."

Lin Li nodded, expressing his approval of the performance on stage.

I have to say that the Shanghai Theatre Academy has a solid foundation. Even someone who doesn't know much about Peking Opera can get into it. I heard that it was a temporary team. It seems that both the Chinese Opera Academy and the Drama Academy have been rehearsing this work a lot.

It’s quite good, after all, it is also promoting traditional culture.

Huang Changyong became more and more proud after receiving Lin Li's affirmation, as if he was showing off his outstanding sons and nephews.

Lin Li smiled and continued watching.

While Lin Li and others were watching, the news of his appearance at the Shanghai Theatre Academy was also exposed. All of a sudden, many photos and videos taken by students of the Shanghai Theatre Academy were dug out by netizens, sparking heated discussions.

"Nanjing University is on a special forces schedule. First, I met with the president of Shanghai Film Group. In the evening, I was photographed having dinner with Wang Mojing, Hu Ge and others. Today, I went to Shanghai Theatre Academy. Wow... I'm so busy."

"Isn't the main point that Nanda and Oda are in the same frame after a long time? By the way, the heights of these two people standing together are really a good match!"

"From this perspective, Xiaotian is really tall. He doesn't seem much shorter than Nanda when he stands next to her."

"It is known that Nan Da is 185cm tall and Xiao Tian is 168cm tall, but girls look taller."

"Nanda's legs are longer than my life!"

"Xiaotian's legs are so white, thin and long!"

"Tsk tsk tsk... these two together are a perfect match!"

"Have you seen that amazing picture taken from above? It's amazing. Nan Da was walking forward surrounded by a group of Shanghai Theatre Academy leaders, and surrounded by students from the school. Xiao Tian was also by his side. The atmosphere was so great!"

"Shouldn't we pay attention to Wang Churan who appears later? Oh my god, this is the first time I know that my cousin looks so beautiful in modern clothes. She is so cool and sassy. It's amazing."

"So far, Nanjing University has been to Beijing Film Academy twice and Shanghai Theatre Academy once, so...what do you think of the Central Academy of Drama?"

"Only the world where the Central Academy of Drama was injured has been achieved!"

"I saw a post about a play. I don't know if it's true or not. It said that last year Xiao Tian and that Wang Churan..."

There was a lot of discussion on the Internet. In silence, a piece of gossip spread like wildfire. According to a student from the Shanghai Theatre Academy, Tian Xiwei and Wang Churan had a conflict during the year-end performance last semester. Today, in the cafeteria of the Shanghai Theatre Academy, Lin Li took the initiative to call Wang Churan and praised her for her appearance as a young actress. What was even more amazing was that Tian Xiwei and Wang Churan sat together, talking and laughing...

When all the things are put together, it seems quite intriguing.

Something interesting seems to have happened between Lin Li, Tian Xiwei and Wang Churan!
For a while, gossip lovers started digging up the connection between Lin Li and Wang Churan. Only then did they discover that Wang Churan had auditioned for Feng Quan. Did these two know each other at that time?

Further digging revealed that when Lin Li, Wang Mojing and others were having dinner together last night, someone photographed a girl suspected to be Wang Churan also going to the restaurant where they were having dinner. However, because she was wearing a baseball cap, her face could not be photographed. However, judging from her figure, it was most likely her.

Moreover, at the party last night, was Wang Churan going to participate in the performance of Fanhua?
There is melon!

Netizens looked excited, and combined with the rumored conflict between Tian Xiwei and Wang Churan, the answer seemed self-evident.

It turned out to be jealousy! Did they both have feelings for Lin Li? Or did they both have something going on with Lin Li? Why did Lin Li praise Wang Churan in public, and why could she sit with Tian Xiwei like a sister with deep affection?
What a drama!

Netizens were going crazy over the news, and Wang Churan’s followers on Weibo also increased significantly.

It was three o'clock in the afternoon. After watching The Taming of the Shrew and chatting with Huang Changyong and others for a while, Lin Li said goodbye.

Although Huang Changyong tried his best to invite Lin Li to dinner, he was politely declined. Seeing his firm attitude, Huang Changyong had to give up.

"Before we leave, I wonder if Teacher Nanxun has any advice for our group of young students at the Shanghai Theatre Academy?"

At the entrance of Shanghai Theatre Academy, Huang Changyong glanced at the students surrounding the school and asked Lin Li.

Lin Li looked around, scanning those excited young faces, and raised his eyebrows.

"The dean may have forgotten that I am also a young man."

"My advice to everyone is don't take too much advice, because I don't like taking too much advice either."

Lin Li smiled brightly, his white teeth sparkling in the sun.

“Well said, Nan Da!”

"Teacher Nanxun is awesome!"

"Teacher Nanxun's suggestions are exactly what I like!"

“Oh~”

After a brief silence, there was thunderous applause, cheers and boos, creating a very joyful scene.

Yes, that’s right. This kind of Lin Li is the teacher Nan Xun that they like, a Nan Da who is as young as them!
Tian Xiwei and Wang Churan also clapped their hands along with the others, staring at Lin Li in front of them with burning eyes. In their eyes, Lin Li was glowing.

Huang Changyong was stunned for a moment after hearing Lin Li's words, then he laughed and shook his head.

After such a day, he almost forgot that this person was just a junior student.

"Goodbye, everyone. I hope we will have the opportunity to work with you in the future."

After another round of greetings and farewells, Lin Li raised his voice and spoke loudly to the group of Shanghai Theatre Academy students.

"Goodbye, Teacher Nanxun!"

The voices were rarely unified and the emotions were high.

Teacher Nanxun told me that there would be a chance for us to work together in the future!
"Ah……"

Lin Li chuckled, gave a look to Wang Churan and Tian Xiwei respectively, then turned around and got into the car under everyone's gaze. As the car door closed, the trip to the Shanghai Theatre Academy was finally declared over.

In the evening, in the hotel.

"Then I'll start!"

Lin Li rubbed Tian Xiwei's face and smiled evilly.

"Habaer, let me out, you can do it yourself!"

Tian Xiwei regretted punishing Lin Li. It was clearly agreed that it was to punish him, so why did it seem like she was rewarding him now?

"That won't do. I have to do what I promised you."

"But you didn't say you were going to do this, did you?"

"But it doesn't say you can't do this!"

As soon as Lin Li finished speaking, he kissed Tian Xiwei on her rosy lips. Tian Xiwei immediately stopped talking, like a well-behaved little rabbit.

Lin Li's arms kept moving up and down doing push-ups, stopping every time he could kiss Tian Xiwei.

After several rounds, Lin Li's breathing was still even, but Tian Xiwei was breathing rapidly, and her whole fair little face turned red.

"Is it tasty?"

"Unappetizing!"

Tian Xiwei drooped her eyelids and looked at Lin Li hatefully. How much had he taken advantage of her?

"Then continue."

Lin Li's physical fitness was really good. He did more than 200 before he stopped. He fell from in front of Tian Xiwei to her side, with her taste on his mouth. Tian Xiwei had long been unable to move under Lin Li's breath, and her face was as red as a steamed shrimp.

"Are you happy now?"

Lin Li propped up his head with his arms and stroked Tian Xiwei's hot little face playfully.

"Hmph! You know how to bully me!"

"I'm telling you, if she dares to mess with me again, I'll punch her twice!"

"Okay, tsk... is it getting bigger again?"

"How should I know? You're not holding on. Feel it yourself."

"I think there's still room! Huh? Why are you blocking me?"

"Uh...can I take a shower first..."

"why?"

"Oh...you're so annoying!"

"OK, got it!"

"A treasure!"